Formal Post-Bac Program

The highly structured, formal post-bac program prepares students for applying to graduate health professions schools such as medical, dental, and pharmacy schools. The program is split into two tracks:

The CCT is for those needing to take for the first time prerequisite science and math courses and a limited number of upper-division science electives. The AET is for those who need to improve their academic record by retaking some prerequisites and upper-division science electives as well as taking for the first time a number of upper-division science electives. Participants are also welcome to choose among the many science and public health electives offered in the Pre-Nursing Post-Bac Program.

Students must complete 40 units of coursework (which includes the Health Professions Colloquium) to satisfy certificate requirements. Up to 20 units may be able to be transferred from past coursework. Students enroll in special sessions through the College of Extended Learning.

Career Changer Track (CCT)

Formal Post-Bac Curriculum CCT Year 1
Semester
Summer I
Fall I
Spring I
Courses
Total Units
12 Units
10 - 12 Units
10 - 12 Units
Semester
Summer I
Courses
Total Units
12 Units
Semester
Fall I
Course
Total Units
10 - 12 Units
Semester
Spring I
Courses
Total Units
10 - 12 Units
Formal Post-Bac Curriculum CCT Year 2
Semester
Summer II
Fall II
Spring II
Courses
Total Units
7 - 9 Units
6 - 10 Units
2 - 7 Units
Semester
Summer II
Courses
Total Units
7 - 9 Units
Semester
Fall II
Course
Total Units
6 - 10 Units
Semester
Spring II
Courses
Total Units
2- 7 Units

 

  • Discussion sections for the Career Changer Track are optional but highly recommended. Total units above include discussions.

  • We recommend that you have a minimum of two electives in upper-division science courses before applying to health professions school.

  • Those who take Pre-Calculus during the first summer are strongly recommended to continue onward to Calculus I.

 

Academic Enhancer Track (AET)

Formal Post-Bac Curriculum AET
Semester
Summer
Fall
Spring
Courses
Semester
Summer
Courses
Semester
Fall
Course
Semester
Spring
Courses

 

  • The curriculum above reflects the semester in which a course may be scheduled. Actual course offerings are subject to change based on demand.
  • Most AETs take three courses per semester in consultation with an advisor.